Killing Monsters: Why Children Need Fantasy, Super Heroes, and Make-Believe Violence

Killing monsters: why children need fantasy, super heroes, and make-believe violence

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Killing Monsters: Why Children Need Fantasy, Super Heroes, and Make-Believe Violence

Killing monsters: why children need fantasy, super heroes, and make-believe violence

Written by Gerard Jones
4.85 78,411 ratings
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Children choose their heroes more carefully than we think. From Pokémon to the rapper Eminem, pop-culture icons are not simply commercial pied pipers who practice mass hypnosis on our youth. Indeed, argues the author of this lively and persuasive paean to the power of popular culture, even trashy or violent entertainment gives children something they need, something that can help both boys and girls develop in a healthy way. Drawing on a wealth of true stories, many gleaned from the fascinating workshops he conducts, and basing his claims on extensive research, including interviews with psychologists and educators, Gerard Jones explains why validating our children's fantasies teaches them to trust their own emotions and build stronger selves.

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Language Eng
Published 2002
ISBN 345000
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Gerard Jones writes contemporary fiction and has always been fascinated by character-driven stories. They hold a degree in English Literature and previously worked as an editor before transitioning to writing their own books. Gerard Jones lives with their spouse and a very vocal rescue cat.

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